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In the case of a major disaster like Chernobyl, largely depending on winds. See the report referenced below.
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∙ 13y agoApart from direct radiation shine, primarily gamma radiation, contaminated dust can be carried by wind or water, and gaseous isotopes like iodine by wind mainly.
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How does radiation spread once a nuclear bomb detonates?
prompt radiation is emitted at the time of detonation and propagates in straight lines from the fireball in all directions; prompt radiation is neutrons, gamma rays, x-rays, UV, light, IR, with smaller amounts of microwave and radio wavesdelayed radiation is mostly in the form of fallout and spreads by the winds (in an atmospheric detonation), water currents (in an underwater detonation), or by following the earth's magnetic field lines (in a detonation in space; delayed radiation is mostly alpha, beta, and gamma rays
Which spreads faster on the floor water or kerosene?
Water spreads faster. Kerosene is an oild with higher viscosity.
Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
When a smell spreads the particles move away from where they originated to where there are relatively of them?
When a smell spreads, the particles move away from where they originated to where there are relatively few of them.
Would you classify radiation as ionizing radiation?
Yes, but there are a number of radiation besides ionizing radiation.
What weapon spreads poisonous radiation?
Radiological Weapon
What do you call energy that travels and spreads out as it goes?
Waves, as in water, or electromagnetic radiation. Even a beam spreads out, due to diffraction.
Why does the amount of background radiation a person receives vary greatly?
because its radiation and it spreads far and and it is very poisinous and you could die of it
Where does fusion occur mostly in stars?
In the core of the star, the heat then spreads out to the surface and is emitted as EM radiation
When radiation occurs?
Radiation occurs whenever something spreads out along the radii of the system. [You see where the word comes from.] Sound radiates, as does heat and light.Atomic radiation, or radioactivity also radiates out in all directions. Unless otherwise constrained. It occurs when a disintegration occurs within the nucleus of an atom.Radiation also occurs with populations of plants and animals. When introduced into a new environment, a species is said to radiate as it spreads out.
What do visible and invisible energy compose?
Visible and invisible energy compose dark energy or radiation. Radiation is composed of both visible and invisible light or energy that expands or spreads as it moves away from its source.
What are dirty bombs?
hastily made nuclear weaponsAnswer:Regular explosives together with radioactive material, not strong enough for a nuclear explosion, but spreads radiation which is poisonous.
What type of bombs are refred as dirty bomb?
The term 'dirty' bomb - refers to a device that is contaminated with either radiation or pathogens. When the device explodes, it spreads the contamination over a wide area. It can be as simple as a grenade that's been exposed to radiation.
Why does Black Rain fall in the aftermath of dropping an atomic bomb?
Black rain spreads the radiation after an atomic bomb. The mushroom cloud puts radiation in the atmosphere, which becomes the black rain. Black rain is the main cause for widspread cancers and other sicknesses after an atomic bomb.
How does radiation spread once a nuclear bomb detonates?
prompt radiation is emitted at the time of detonation and propagates in straight lines from the fireball in all directions; prompt radiation is neutrons, gamma rays, x-rays, UV, light, IR, with smaller amounts of microwave and radio wavesdelayed radiation is mostly in the form of fallout and spreads by the winds (in an atmospheric detonation), water currents (in an underwater detonation), or by following the earth's magnetic field lines (in a detonation in space; delayed radiation is mostly alpha, beta, and gamma rays
When was Love Spreads created?
Love Spreads was created in 1994-11.
In which form of heat transfer is a medium not required?
Heat transfer by means of radiation doesn't heat the medium. In fact, radiation doesn't even require a medium in order to work. Strictly speaking, convection doesn't heat the medium either. Convection transfers heat by moving the medium around. Of course, heat also spreads throughout the medium by conduction while the convection is going on.
